Hawthorn ends North Melbourne's 32-game winning streak in Cairns

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Hawthorn ends North Melbourne's 32-game winning streak in Cairns

Summary

Hawthorn defeated North Melbourne 4.8 (32) to 3.7 (25) in Cairns on September 18, ending the Kangaroos' historic 32-game winning streak. This marks Hawthorn's first major victory since joining the AFLW in 2022. The loss halts North's remarkable run, which included two consecutive premierships. Hawthorn's win comes ahead of their upcoming AFL preliminary final against Brisbane, where they will also be underdogs following the injury of their captain Emily Bates to an ACL rupture.

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Key Details

•Hawthorn wins by 7 points in an AFLW match on September 18.
•North Melbourne's winning streak of 32 games, the longest in AFL history, ends.
•Hawthorn's victory is their greatest since joining the league in 2022.
•The win comes ahead of Hawthorn's semifinal against Brisbane.
•Emily Bates, Hawthorn's captain, recently suffered an ACL injury.

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